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Burgess Statement In Observance Of Independence Day July 4, 2009 -In observance of Independence Day, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) released the following statement: “Today, on America’s 233rd birthday, we take a pause to recognize that we are truly blessed to live in this great country. The freedoms we enjoy today in 2009 took root on this day in 1776 through the bravery o... More Burgess Response To President Obama’s Answer To His Question On Medical Liability Reform July 1, 2009 -During today’s White House online town hall on health care, a question was submitted by Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus. Following President Obama’s response to the question on medical liability reform, Congressman Burgess issued the following statement: “First... More Click here for more Press Releases Burgess in the News
A Pitch on Health Care To Virginia And Beyond July 2, 2009 -President Obama offered a wonkish defense of his embattled health-care reform effort during an hour-long town hall meeting in Northern Virginia yesterday that featured seven questions, including one sent via Twitter and several from a handpicked audience of supporters. With the president's health-care ambitions meeting a coo... More Barack Obama vows health bill by year's end July 2, 2009 -After receiving hundreds of questions through the White House website and social networking sites, President Barack Obama took up just seven of them Wednesday at a health care town hall. The event was touted as a way to open the process and invite questions from voters around the country via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Bu... More Click here for more Burgess in the News Columns
Results of 2008 Farm Bill Survey June 11, 2008 -Thank you to everyone who took my 2008 Farm Bill Survey. It is important to me that I hear your opinions and insight into the issues facing Americans today, such as agriculture policy. I encourage you to take my new survey and let me know what you think Congress should do to respond to rising fuel prices. This sur... More Wrap-Up: Burgess Tele-Town Hall on May 20, 2008 May 21, 2008 -Last night’s tele-town hall was another success. I called 34,000 of my constituents who reside in the Northeast portion of Tarrant County and over 6,000, or 18%, of you stayed on the line to listen and share your opinions. I took 11 questions from participants, there were 150 individuals who requested to ask a question, and 14... More Personal Statements
Burgess: President Obama, are you committed to finding what works in health care? July 1, 2009 -After the White House's Saturday announcement that they were seeking video questions for an online town hall on health care reform, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. posted the following video question on his YouTube site, asking President Obama if he is indeed committed to finding out what works in health care. Specifically... More VOTE ALERT: I Will Oppose Higher Energy Prices June 26, 2009 -Today the House of Representatives will vote on cap and trade, a costly and very harmful energy policy that could cripple our economy. An article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram today outlines my opposition to this policy, saying: "Several members of the North Texas congressional delegation plan a fierce fight against the cl... More Click here for more Personal Statements |
